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‘A huge loss.’ In remote Nagasaki islands, a rare version of Christianity heads toward extinction
On Ikitsuki and other remote sections of Nagasaki prefecture, Hidden Christians still pray to these disguised objects. They ...
What is Hajj and why is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca important to Muslims?
Millions of Muslims from all over the world have converged on Mecca in Saudi Arabia to partake in Islam's annual Hajj pilgrimage.
Takeaways from AP's reporting on looming extinction of rare version of Christianity in rural Japan
On the rural islands off the coast of Japan, a handful of believers practice a version of Christianity that has direct links ...
Dane Jackson gets blessing to wear beloved former Bills’ All-Pro’s number
A two-time second-team All-Pro in blue and red, Hyde helped the Bills end their 17-year playoff drought in 2017, helped them claim four AFC East division titles, and earn a berth in the franchise’s ...
‘Blessing of the Fleet’ ceremony held in New Orleans at start of Hurricane Season
The Archdiocese of New Orleans is doing its part to make sure New Orleans’ first responders and their equipment are ready for ...